Within Rocky Mountain National Park, Longs Peak Campground provides National Park Service-managed camping at $35 per night. The forested campground accommodates both drive-in and hike-in access, though pets are not permitted. Basic toilet facilities serve the site.
Located in the Allenspark area, campers can explore additional places to camp around Rocky Mountain National Park for different experiences. The nearby Meeker Park Overflow Campground offers an alternative for those seeking overflow options during peak seasons.
Description
Overview
Longs Peak Campground is located about 20 minutes south of Estes Park on Highway 7. This small, tent-only campground is nestled in a forested area that is 9,500 feet (3000 m) above sea level. This campground has vault toilets and no water. Campers must bring their own drinking and fire dousing water when camping at Longs Peak Campground. Additionally, camping at Longs Peak does NOT cover reservations for the rest of the park. Reservations are still required for entrance at all other areas of Rocky Mountain National Park.
Facilities
Each campsite has one parking spot, a fire ring, and picnic table. There are 4 vault toilets available for use in the campground.
Fee Info
$35 per night by card or scan and pay. If planning on using the scan and pay feature you must download the recreation.gov application to your phone prior to arrival due to limited service and reception.
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Location
Public CampgroundLongs Peak Campground is located in Colorado
Coordinates
40.2753 N
105.55835 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Toilets
Drive Time
- 50 min from Boulder, CO
- 1 hr 6 min from Fort Collins, CO
- 1 hr 10 min from Greeley, CO
- 1 hr 18 min from Denver, CO
